Chapter 1759

Jeremy, “Come out.”

“What?” Cornelia’s voice held a mix of curiosity and concern.

“I’m outside, in the front yard.”

Her voice carried a tinge of disbelief. “Where did you say you are?”

“I’ve told you before, whenever you need me, I’m here. I keep my promises.”

It wasn’t long before Jeremy saw Cornelia, phone in hand, peering out of the cabin’s doorway, scanning the surroundings. He stepped forward, ensuring she couldn’t see Zavier hidden in the shadows, and waved toward her. “Look to your right.”

The countryside nights were void of streetlights, plunging the area into darkness, but Cornelia managed to spot him with the faint glow from her phone. Without a moment’s hesitation, she bolted from the yard, sprinting towards him.e2

slow down. Don’t trip over,” Jeremy called out, quickening his pace to meet

that she missed him desperately, longing to be in

stroking her hair. “Something bothering you?” His voice was deep

just really missed you,

his hold. “I missed

Get a room,” Zavier’s voice suddenly cut through the night, startling Cornelia.

indeed Zavier, she stumbled backwards in shock. “You…

towards the cabin, naively hoping Zavier wasn’t aware of

followed you,” Zavier

see Skyler, yet somehow she

held her close. “Cornelia, don’t listen to his nonsense. It’s not your fault. The people he sent to find Skyler spotted her. He just

Skyler. Living so freely

such an outcome, she opened her mouth to plead, yet knowing she couldn’t sway Zavier’s resolve, she found herself unable to speak a word.

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